Vladimir the Nimble was recruited after the final game of the Dart Bowl season. In all honesty, the rest of the team was wondering why he was hired, because the season was over. However, after a lethal blow managed to crack PegLegged Jims head off, Vladimir caught Jim's head in the stand, brought it back to Willfrig and managed to perform regenerative magic.

Willfrig saw potential as a catcher and Vladimir was offered a place.